What makes it 78% Kids-Friendly: Kids aged 3-12 enjoy dinosaurs, Māori legend and live eels; cheap family pass helps, but parents must escort them down two stair flights and there is no play area afterward.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: A visit of about 2-3 hours allows time for booking, the 14-minute show, underwater viewing, and a quick pier break without rushing.
Descend to the underwater theatre:
Walk down two flights of stairs under Lake Wakatipu to the purpose-built cinema.
Tip: Hold children’s hands on the stairs and follow staff instructions for safe entry.
Watch the time-travel show:
Enjoy a 14-minute animated journey from dinosaurs to present-day Queenstown.
Tip: Sit near the front for the best view and explain the story to younger kids beforehand.
Explore the underwater viewing window:
Spend about 15 minutes spotting eels, rainbow and brown trout, and diving ducks.
Tip: Arrive early at the viewing area to claim a spot and bring a light jacket as it is cooler by the window.

Kelli Boyd
Glorious find! Very informative of how Queenstown was formed, AI video dating back 15mil years until present day. The seats vibrate and it's captivating as intertwined with Maori legends. Ending with action packed activities you can do and you view the experience as if doing it yourself (first person POV) - exceptional value! (Screens come down and cover the under water viewing windows).
Kamil Adamski
Time Tripper is a short but memorable experience right in the heart of Queenstown. You purchase your ticket upstairs, then head down at your scheduled time to a cozy mini-theater located underwater! The experience starts with a chance to observe the local fish swimming right outside the large glass window — it’s a peaceful and mesmerizing view. Then, you’re shown a short film (around 10–20 minute...
Antonina Reinhold
We had voucher from booking and we needed an attraction just to kill time. The story which is been projected is interesting but over within 15Min. After that the ducks and the fisch on the lake get food, and as you are under the lake level you can observe them. I will never spend the full price which was 20$ for this.
Mike Austin
The attraction is one room under the pier with windows onto the harbour. Starts with 12 minute video about the pre history of the lake, geological past and Maori legends. This was ok but could have done so much more. The curtains raised and the fish were fed. Large fish, eels and ducks diving - really cool. However, we would have really liked a fish identification chart so we could know what we we...
Steven Fattore
The very friendly Emma sorted myself and two kids out with a Time Tripper visit. We were down at the foreshore quite early and were the only ones in the room for the viewing. The interactive movie was entertaining and done well. The Maori story was engaging. When the movie was done the screens raised and 100s of large fish, eels and ducks were there in their natural habitat for us to view. A nice ...
Book online in summer to secure seats. In winter bring warm layers for the cool pier and gallery. Be cautious on windy days when the pier can be slippery.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family pass (2 adults + 2 children) | NZD 50 |
| Drinks at nearby café | NZD 15 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 65 |
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